Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United
States, 1919, Volume II

823.00/270: Telegram

The Consul General at Callao-Lima
(Handley) to the Acting Secretary of State

Lima, July 13, 1919, 3
p.m.[Received July 14,
4.06 a.m.]

Your July 12, 4 p.m. My interview with Leguia purely accidental. I
called upon an intimate friend, who is Leguia’s legal adviser,
regarding recent events as many conflicting reports were about. He
invited me to go to the Palace with him where he would endeavor to
procure definite information. After his conversation with Leguia the
latter called me in as a friend. I particularly informed him my
presence was not official, but purely accidental, which he
understood. The Department’s instructions will be strictly
observed.